The Atlantis Earthship Tour With Michael Reynolds

The Atlantis was finished in August 2023, and is a 2 bed 2 bath Unity Model Earthship with a car port/veranda. Michael Reynolds outlines how his latest model addresses the six points of human sustenance.

[@barrybegley5379]

Ya' know ... every time I view one of these Earthship videos, I am reminded once again the "GENIUS" of what is Michael Reynolds. These concepts are now so tried and true and so well tested over many decades that one has to wonder if the Powers-that-be are ever going to clue in. These concepts are now axioms. They simply WORK. What a legacy, Michael. The World is a much better place having had the likes of Mr. Michael Reynolds. Kudos to You, Sir. Well done indeed. You are an inspiration to all thinking, sentient beings. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@dustinabc]

The "powers that be" have no interest in losing any control. And since people don't understand #ControlledOpposition, the masses keep fighting against themselves while giving up their power to the very people who enslave them.

[@don-eb3fj]

​@@dustinabcSo true. The "powers" that SHOULDN'T BE wouldn't have power over ANYONE if WE didn't give it to them by default, and there's only one way to take it back: one earthship, one intentional community, one permaculture farm, one mutually-reliant relationship, one alternative economic choice, one sustainable partnership with our planet, and one ethically-motivated decision to NOT FEED PARASITES, at a time, everywhere and always. Here is the future, served up on a platter of dirt and junk- seize the day, and a sledgehammer, and make it better. Thank you Michael Reynolds, there will be one more coming soon to learn your methods and put them into practice in Tennessee. "Don't Tread On ANYONE" 🏴

[@EricEllingwood]

Got silver shield? Got goldbacks? #goldenstatemint​@don-eb3fj

[@anatitan5546]

My sound is not coming on with the the streaming video. I closed the.application and re-opened it twice and the sound of Michael Reynolds voice speaking in the video still is not operating or available. Transmission sent from ABQ ,New Mexico Bernalillio county Cordova Mall 11.02a 6.9.24

[@anatitan5546]

I just re-opened it a third time.To test the opening pages for sound. The sound of Michael Reynolds voice is still not available. It seems to be fine in the other places in YT. I am sending this file to a link to be observed and analyzed. Transmission sent from Bernalillio county,NM. 11.06am 9.6.24

[@andrewishy]

Been following Earthships for many years now. It's good to see the continued evolution of the ideas.

[@anatitan5546]

The Reno Blood Drive by the Casinos had the nerve to interupt my Show right when Mike was talking about saving water in the house.😮 Transmission sent from Reno,Nv. Sierra Madre 1.51p 11.30.23

[@andreanovelo4767]

The day I saw an earthship I knew my search was done. Still dream of living in one.

[@innershifttv]

The Atlantis is beautiful! ♥️♥️♥️

[@MrRicehard]

Magnificent. I have been following Earthships since I was a teenager in a library and saw pictures of one in a book. In 2011 I had the joy of attending a theory and practical Earthship course in Brighton, England. Michael and team you are legends. Kia ora from New Zealand.

[@AhJodie]

Michael Reynolds intelligent, courageous, artist, and a great person who did one of the best things ever on earth; not the only person to do something great, but one of them!

[@jimbo3884]

WE'RE NOT WORTHY! WE'RE NOT WORTHY! 💥😍🙏❤ thank you Michael Reynolds - I pray that I may meet you soon! 😊

[@eggjoe122]

This is amazing Michael! I have been following your work for over a decade.

[@mimib6253]

Never give up, never stop being free!

[@carolinebray82]

The stone work and the sitting table area is beautiful!! I also love the built in closet with bed!! I can not wait to have this kind of space to organize my life!! Hello from Colorado 👋🏼🔌🚗💜

[@christophermckellar1352]

Wonderful! I took a weekend seminar from you some decades ago. I enjoy seeing how your genius continues and seems to have flourished in improving and expanding your work. The house is beautiful We are lucky to have you. Thanks!

[@abdool1972]

Love to see how the 'U' concept works and how everything is so accessible. I still have 'Garbage Warrior' on my shelf and watch it now and again for inspiration. Love your brain Michael !

[@CindySorenson-r4m]

Hey Michael, big fan of your work. I think you can get cost & labor hours way down by using a belt lift like miners do to trolley the dirt up to where you need it. That way the guy up top filling the tires only has to move the belt lift over to the next tire. It would be way quicker IMO and way cheaper, way easier. To make this really a viable solution we'd need to brainstorm a way to get filling those tires cheaper & quicker. That's your last real stumbling block. You're a true innovative & creative NM pioneer sir! You got this!

[@georgettewallace4808]

My late husband built one in Colorado and we lived in it for about six years. I still dream of it. The most beautiful home in my mind!

[@bustabanana]

glad to see the Legend is doing well ;) you're an inspiration Michael.

[@jenniferdroese8693]

Excellent ❤

[@RechargeableLithium]

My fav is still the Global model. That is a cool building, though! The 'U's feel retro yet this building changes them. Very nice!

[@b.titaniumm]

i wish the gov - world would catch up to Michael reynolds system of living!

[@carolinebray82]

No way they wouldn't make any $$

[@Slong970]

The lady pointing out the features of the home did an amazing job. A little over the top, but still very professional. She should be the next "letter selector lady" on the game show Wheel Of Fortune 💯

[@dustinabc]

Or the price is right. Definitely over the top, which became entertaining in and of itself.

[@texasscience6580]

Yes! so glad there are more tour videos! please keep it up!

[@BabaGhanoush101]

We are booked for vacation next Tuesday and im so excited to stay in the Atlantis

[@KevKruz]

No wars over Lithium thankfully. There's plenty! ...and the technological + energy density improvements of batteries means far less Lithium is needed than anyone ever imagined.

[@MrRicehard]

Plus with all the private space companies now working on making getting to orbit easier we can expect asteroid mining to pick up a lot of business. I look forward to all the filthy industries moving into space and the thriving of plants and insects that will be here soon after. We probably need to make politics history also. A world without that kind of garbage would be a world full of Earthships methinks.

[@Deutschtown]

Salt batteries and sand batteries to the rescue.

[@MrRicehard]

@@Deutschtown I wonder what is the largest potato or lemon battery anybody ever made?

[@NemanorTheAlmighty]

Michael! Im glad to see you are well I was worried! Wish you long nights and pleasent evenings friend

[@OwnerBuildersUnite]

Beautiful Earthship as always... thanks for the tour!

[@briancanham1625]

I wish I could find someone who is interested in earthships. Every time I watch these videos I want to build one. If only it wasn't so expensive here in Texas with the cost of permits and land.

[@Axel7897]

It's a work of art. And so much more, well done. 👍

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

So cool, love the design…🎉.

[@josephyarbrough9316]

Amazing what you did with the sound in this video

[@stonedapefarmer]

That certainly is a gorgeous view!

[@gonefishing3644]

Back in the 1970s I had a book on earth-sheltered houses and their floor plans. I so wanted one of these houses back in the day, then could only find conventional homes for sale. Loan officers were unwilling to do construction loans for such experimental houses. Maybe today loan officers and builders would think differently. I wish a developer would do an entire housing development of smaller versions of these houses out here in southern Nevada. Imagine the energy savings and water savings if every new house was built like this.

[@dustinabc]

There is a reason - the labor cost of building these homes is quite high. Economic realities are a big hurdle to this style of home, especially for them being mass produced. I'm not sure if the energy savings ever match up to the additional cost to build. With net-zero and passive house homes also an option, I think many people would choose those.

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

Great explanation

[@Kleanmonkey]

I like it, have any designs been done for utilizing vertical space for your growing areas? I design vertical hydroponics systems and living walls that produce massive yields and look amazing while saving floor space.

[@earthship]

Atlantis is a nightly rental, so we don't have as big of a garden as we could, but we do recommend vertical hanging plants for increased yields

[@sh-zm7xl]

Thank you Michael it’s beautiful!

[@MelissaThompson432]

Is it just me? I'm getting zero sound....

[@aaronvoel]

it's just you

[@MelissaThompson432]

​@@aaronvoel🤷 Still not hearing anything.

[@rodolfoplasencia9739]

Thank you dear father! This is amazing, part of what I'm trying to do although am still limited by the high prices of land in Miami but the goals are clear! One day I hope I get to a percentage of shag uoh achieved! Thank you! You have one new Subscriber. If you want to add grass or vegetation to your outdoor space, a could of cows or pigs dropping will make the desert to geminate & with it, the greenest of environment. Check Joel Salatin's videos to see how he started at Virginia with no dirt on the soil, pure stones, he started with some animals, and he got up to a foot of ground by means of animal droppings, manure spreading on the land, and now he does rotational grazing feeding his animals.

[@mojavebohemian814]

thank you-always exciting

[@theuglykwan]

Nice new iteration. Some more design flair at the Atlantis wall would have made it look more impressive. Some waves with different tones of blue and some white to make it pop. Pepino melons and papayas should grow well inside. A trellis to grow some vine like chayote, luffa, squash etc would look impressive. In summer it would help block sun. Cut it back in winter to let the sun in.

[@brendafosmire6519]

More videos please

[@BobbyHickey]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@larssoholt5965]

Here's an idea to try! Tree Fountain (aka Tree of Life) 1- Bore a hole into and up a tree being careful not to bisect the core of the tree. 2- Coat the inside of the hole with beeswax. 3- Put a water basin at the top and a fire pit or fireplace at the bottom. 4- Put copper pipe around the inside of the fire pit or up the chimney for a fireplace. This will act as a pump. (You can also use a hotplate if you prefer) 5- Add water wheels (fidget spinners can be used for some decent mini water wheels) for electricity. 6- Add hanging gardens for fresh produce. 7- Splice other saplings and/or fresh tree cuttings using the tongue and groove method for shelter. This design provides food, filtered and conditioned water and air, electricity, shelter and SO much more! Everything a person needs for life and survival. Hence the "Tree of Life" nickname!

[@enigmaticsurf269]

FANTASTIC!!!!

[@EtudianteAviendah]

Stunningly beautiful Earthship home! Wow! Thank you for the tour. I am unable to understand any of the audio. Is there any way that the audio can be remastered and added? I would love to hear more about the details. Thank you all so much! Namasté

[@lorenbush8876]

That roof was not made out of trash, that is nice, I love the greenhouse and planter part of those as well as their functionality, they are really nice/cool. Thanks Michael

[@ДенисСоболев-т7о]

Потрясающие перспективы развития этой технологии у нас в Крыму👍 Благодарим сердечно🙏

[@Maria-In-Motion]

The perfect home. I will own one one day. ❤

[@zodiaking230]

I'm curious about incorporating bamboo pole construction, masonry heaters & air crete into earthship biotecture. Hopefully I'll be able to visit the village next summer ❤

[@annearsenault7168]

Amazing!

[@RAMAMOORTHI.A]

my dream home one day i will build this home

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

I had to buy property in another state just so I could even consider building one. The county and code enforcement were very interested and excited in being involved in planning and permitting. My current state flat out refused. Basically any off grid, non grid tied structure less than 240 feet is illegal. So insane…

[@walkingwater893]

We started our e.s. journey in the late 90's. Wish we knew than what is known now! Would not be dealing with failing sloped windows, otherwise ❤ our efficient home. 🎉

[@blocker1928]

Damn, that's nice! I want a Unity Earthship for me and my wife Ruth! 😃❤

[@echristle]

Thats amazing

[@TwinGears]

that's my dream house, has been for some time...

[@RaraAvis1138]

What a dream😍

[@blocker1928]

Very nice ❤

[@mimib6253]

Stupid sensoring youtube, shutting off the sound! Cause i hear the adds great. Aybody else haveissues with themtube doing this? MikeReolds is quite a fantastic rebel, thinking freely. The governmentis Ot our friend lol

[@jessecrabtree7953]

I love these dwellings. Even if society doesn't adapt to earthships at the least we should be recycling gray water.

[@evone9141]

HAVE YOU UPDATED NEW BOOKS? IF SO WHERE TO BUY THEM? YOU ARE A GENIUS MY FRIEND:) WE ARE WANTING TO BUILD HOPEFULLY THIS YEAR BUT NEED UPDATED VERSIONS PLEASE:) THANK YOU

[@53Peterbilt]

Is it me, or is there a problem with the audio?? I have my volume set to max, and I still can't hear a thing. Whadda bummer! Looks like a beautiful place, but I'd sure like to hear the interview and about what it's all built from. :( Love Earthships!

[@earthship]

what device are you using?

[@twofeathersemmy]

Inspiring! I've been following your work for a while now and hope to build my own Earthship someday. Curious, though, how do you handle pollination of the indoor gardens? Do you hand pollinate?

[@pabloramirez7652]

can you build a concrete rectangular box the length of the home instead of using plastic cisterns to harvest the water?

[@YourNeighborhoodGamer]

I am going to build one, I already have the land!

[@teresasmith2271]

This is the most beautiful one I've seen. How are those big rocks green? Is it paint?

[@SMABEM]

Love how they don't actually edit out him saying "cut". I'm hoping it's a deliberate choice, rather than incompetence. Because it's hilarious.

[@vavanz]

No sound??

[@Chrisicola]

That thing is bad ass. I'd love to just have an economy model. Thx for the video.

[@earthship]

The Refuge or Encounter is our economy model, $175-225 USD per sq foot

[@lomeingames1082]

Maybe a dust screen around the perimeter to minimize dust build up

[@cresplove]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@bencepataki-xk5zg]

No sound. Something wrong with the audio. Please fix it. (Android phone)

[@sbl17jackson37]

With record high temperatures every year, it is imperative that we build houses with passive heating and cooling like these Earthships have. Unfortunately, most home builders refuse to do this which is why people suffer from high heating and cooling bills and air conditioners continue to release harmful hydrofluorocarbons.

[@connectropy]

A little more relevant to *existing* buildings in need of retrofit is the architectural work of #passivhaus or, #passivehouse. Because we deserve much more better architecture instruction for new AND existing, residential, governmental and commercial buildings. 0:45

[@caroczel]

I have "rock envy",no real stones here...and l ponder how these would hold up in a subtropical location... I'll be watching 🤩 to learn all I can...thanks for the tour...last one I saw was the river...

[@josephyarbrough9316]

They have one in Puerto Rico Is that tropical enough?

[@caroczel]

@@josephyarbrough9316 we have monsoon rains, lots of mold probs in houses here, and the land? It's sand atop clay...house I'm currently in cracking and sliding...wondering the weight of the tires be a plus in that case or a minus...still learning, always curious 🤔☺️

[@josephyarbrough9316]

@@caroczel I would get in contact with EB and talk to them. I found the staff helpful to a degree. I would think a concrete footer would solve that issue

[@tonycerviver2123]

Curious why no Earth Tire Bale are not used in the construction of these Earth Ships. Rather than pound and ground earth with raw materiels, why not use a bale? Anyways, I love the self sufficient, ignore landfills approach to building you epitomize. I tell everyone repurpose materiels, and save scraps for garden plots vs. burying in landfills.

[@donnamaco1]

How is Micheal's health? How is he doing? Does anyone know?

[@alinahavlishyna2389]

Lux

[@globalsolidarity55]

What about the black water on this site; is there no leach field feeding outside vegetation?

[@earthship]

The rock on site made the traditional blackwater cell impossible, but yes most Earthships use blackwater to grow outdoor plants as well.

[@globalsolidarity55]

@@earthship so the Blackwater is contained inside the garden beds; or is there a septic tank outside for the toilet fluhables? I missed it in the video.

[@worldadventuretravel]

Audio not working

[@dr.trashbag]

pretty cool, still like the Global Better. you talked about a different type that was made after the encounter. curious to see how the new one is different than the encounter.

[@josephyarbrough9316]

Choices are good

[@earthship]

The Refuge

[@justacitygirl]

Why does this remind me of Buckminster Fuller?

[@BarbellMethod]

What is the total cost of the build? Or cost breakdown?

[@viaja3569]

🙏🏼

[@crazystud5489]

Note to the editor, you're supposed to cut out the part where he says cut 🤣

[@LooseGroose]

Audio is missing for the whole video

[@lexusmichaelfleming1763]

❤

[@Chef-Really5365]

Ok is it just me or is there no AUDIO?

[@London2035]

What is the cost of this home and who can I contact to learn more

[@ramonarichardson7904]

What are you doing with black water??

[@solarwoman01]

Does it have a septic system? Where does the toilet flush go?

[@earthship]

Yes, it has a 1,000 gallon septic buried outside, overflowing into a leach field This particular site did not allow for an outdoor blackwater cell because of the rock, but most Earthships have an outdoor botanical cell collecting the overflow from the septic, before the leach field.

[@r0wel195]

The Audio is scuffed

[@worldadventuretravel]

No sound.

[@GourmetExpressTV]

I love the Women! (Ex. Employee from the Price is Right!)

[@Lady_Bug63]

is the audio funny for anybody else?

[@TurtleTyrant]

i want to do this but with pristine alchemic materials engineering and modern engineering tech. i don't care to use bottles. i want to use dielectric fluid, passive solar manipulation, and heat pipes.

[@sarrahlee4118]

Just watched # 2 video... "bags of water" ... So, a serious ?, how much land should, must I have (minumum) to build an earth ship, lets say, big enough to enable to grow food for 10 people living there... sarrah, Jerusalem ✌

[@earthship]

Earthships here in Taos require 2 acres - this is code for our county - it varies. An Earthship greenhouse of this size can only supplement your diet. The botanical cells are for wastewater recycling and some food production, but you will need to implement hanging plants, legumes, and possibly livestock to be fully self sufficient.

[@gwynadams4069]

There's a little noise, but I can't hear what they say.

[@SirBobbyDuncan]

Finding sheets of Styrofoam is kind of becoming a pain in the butt what would happen if I decided to make a second wall of tires?

[@earthship]

It's alot more hours of labor, but could work.

[@HopeSocial-d5q]

Anyone else not getting any sound?

[@K2blades2]

🥰😍🤩

[@M.11-u4k]

How ge gets permits to do this in California especially. That's the MILLION dollar question. Anyone knows???

[@hitch-777]

It's in New Hexico 😂🎉❤

[@___X___]

Audio is corrupted

[@OZ01209]

Why is there no audio?

[@earthship]

We are aware of problems on certain devices that only have mono audio output (android phones of a certain model) Apologies

[@denisewashlow4205]

Anyone else having audio problems when watching. I have tried several times to log off then come back on. Other videos are good except this one...anyone else???

[@earthship]

We are aware that on some phones the audio won't play

[@denisewashlow4205]

That bites...lol. gonna try my daughter's phone maybe hers will work. Thanks for the info